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WARNING: THE EDGAR SYSTEM ENCOUNTERED ERROR(S) WHILE PROCESSING THIS SCHEDULE.
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<ARTICLE> 6
<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the Scudder
Pathway Series: Growth Portfolio Semiannual Report for the period ended
2/29/2000 and is qualified in its entirety by reference to such financial
statements.
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<NUMBER> 3
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